Job Description

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader that operates at the cutting edge of technology development. We are dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through the creation of ground-breaking, high-precision and energy-saving technologies. From printers and 3LCD projectors, to wearable GPS/activity monitors and augmented reality smart glasses, Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning products to customers across the world.

Epson is looking to recruit a well-organised and effective Marketing Services Specialist to join our CISMEA Marketing team, on an initial 12 month fixed term contract basis. Reporting into the Marketing Services Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing channel marketing plans as well as coordinating central marketing support for the French African region, working with various teams and stakeholders centrally and locally to help drive sales in line with Epson's CISMEA strategy.

This role is based out of our UK Head office in Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Herts with some travel required to Paris and the French Africa region (focused countries: Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria).

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the 'Marketing hub' tool for central localisation input (electronic and print quantity requirements) for the French Africa region (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia) liaising with local sales consultants

Provide feedback on marketing materials including translations

Communicate marketing and media plans throughout the local organisation

Support the regional sales manager in the development and implementation of the local channel marketing plan based on the EMEA marketing strategy. Work closely with sales staff and attend sales meetings, to ensure effective channel plans are created and achieved

Develop local channel marketing materials and digital communications (emailing) using centrally created assets and work with approved local marketing communications agencies, ensuring that all materials are on message, on brand, on time and on budget

Liaise with Epson France marketing team to see if any of their locally produced channel marketing materials can be used for French Africa

Discuss with local distributors and/or Resellers to build channel marketing plans according to budget allocated and follow-up closely to assess the effectiveness of their implementation. Updating and reporting back to the Marketing Services Manager on a monthly/ quarterly basis

Work with the Sales Manager & Business Manager to plan the communication of distributor and reseller promotional activities using a quarterly planning format

Support the local implementation of the 'Channel Partner Programme' via marketing activities in collaboration with the French Africa Sales Manager and his local team

Liaise with the local PR/Social Media agencies (Morocco and Tunisia) to ensure that central strategy is implemented locally to meet agreed KPIs. Attend Monthly MEAFIS regional calls with EMD PR. Manage PR Projects and drive PR agencies with adequate press releases/PR content for their local media to generate coverage

Manage and Co-ordinate the logistics of local Epson events

Keep track of competitors' local communication and promotions with the French African market to generate ideas for Epson's channel communication

Forecast accurately on the channel marketing budget using Marketing Planning tool and SAP

Manage all marketing purchase orders (Raise/GR) with close follow up on marketing invoices and their payments

Monitor local Channel Marketing Forms to ensure value for money and ROI

Provide monthly reports on local channel marketing activities and expenditure to the central marketing team. Forecast accurately on the channel marketing budget using Marketing Planning tool and SAP

A multitasker who has proven experience of managing multiple projects and working with a wide range of stakeholders both internally / externally

Solid experience of working in a channel marketing setting delivering a range of channel communications such as promotions, emailing and offline assets

Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate with a range of peers and senior management. Also comfortable running large group meetings with the ability to adapt communication styles to suit the audience

Excellent planning and organization skills

Good Photoshop and InDesign skills

Epson makes products for a wide range of customers and we are committed to having a diverse workforce. We offer a competitive salary and with an outstanding suite of benefits. Colleagues based in our offices at Westside, Hemel Hempstead work in an excellent waterside location with close proximity to Apsley train station, onsite parking and a subsidised restaurant.